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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,160.48, 355,740.72 and 112,433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,160.48, 355,740.72 and 112,433.44 is: 168,650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,160.48 : 355,740.72 = 112,433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,160.48/355,740.72 = 112,433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,160.48x = 355,740.72 × 112,433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,160.48x = 39,997,152,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997,152,897.68/237,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,650.16

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